Donald A. Gonzales,Gabriele G. Niederauer,Kevin L. Ohashi,Anthony Natale,Fred B. Dinger
申请号：
US13395294
公开号：
US20130090685A1
申请日:
2010.08.25
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
Fastening devices are provided that are designed to effectively close tissue as well as instruments for applying the inventive fastening devices. The devices are useful for closing tissue such as mucosa in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, laryngeal surfaces, oronasopharynx, or other mucosal tissues. In particular, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), uvulopalatal flap (UPF) technique, and tonsillectomy can be assisted using the inventive system. Embodiments also provide methods of using the fastening devices and/or instruments, and kits including the fastening devices.
